MSc in Microbiology (In German & English) 

at University of Bonn, Bonn

Both Bonn and Hamburg are considered among best universities in their respective regions.

Securing seat at either is not easy ask with both being selective to great degree. UBonn acceptance rate stands at around 36% while that of Hamburg Uni is 24%. 

Thus it can be said though both universities are selective to varying degrees, securing a seat at UOB is marginally easier.

Studying at the University of Bonn is free of charge for international students. Though, there is no Bonn University tuition fee, students are required to pay a semester fee. On top of this, students are required to pay around €800 – €1000 a month as living expenses. Also, students are required to take health insurance when they enroll at Bonn University

In general, Bonn University offers 200 degrees for international students. The range of courses offered by this university includes international degree programs, few of which lead to a double degree in cooperation with a partner university. These are mostly programs that are taught in English. Furthermore, international applicants are required to provide evidence of adequate German skills before starting a degree programme at Bonn University that is taught in German.

Students can calculate the two-year cost of living while studying at Bonn University. For international students, the living expenses in Bonn can come to EUR 864 a month on average. Around 800 – 100 is the estimated monthly living cost for Bonn University students.

Also Check: Cost of Living in Germany for International Students 

Cost per month for living can go high up as EUR 864 - INR 81 K. Avg cost of living in Bonn is INR 75500 - INR 94100 which  includes food and grocery housing public transport utilities etc. Students must carry some extra funds to take care of any extra charges that might arise during stay. 

A comparison of these universities is given as follows. however, the decision to study at either of these universities is based on students' choice only.

Bonn University is a competitive university to get into and thus, students must submit exceptional academic grades as well as excel in co-curricular activities. Apart from fulfilling the academic qualifications, some of the best practices that students can follow include acquiring strong letters of recommendations, submission of high English language proficiency scores and standardized test scores.

Check the table mentioned below.

Both the University of Hamburg acceptance rate as well as University of Bonn acceptance rate stand at 36% each, which tells us that securing admission in these universities is equally competitive. University of Hamburg admissions are very selective in nature and students must be an all-rounder in order to get admitted for pursuing their higher studies. Candidates who are excellent in academics as well as activities outside class are more likely to secure an admission.

In order to secure an admission, all overseas applicants must fulfill certain University of Bonn admission requirements listed below:

• Official academic transcripts from high school/university;
• English proficiency proof;
• German proficiency proof;
• Letters of recommendation  (LOR);
• Resume/CV; and
• Other course-specific requirements.

University of Bonn accepts major English exam scores as a proof of English language proficiency.